2017 PHP to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3817 BTN

YEARLY LOW

1.1383 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2921 BTN

2017 PHP to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.3817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 1.1383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2435 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3687 to the December average rate of 1.2776, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3817 was down 5.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4570, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 345,432 BTN

2016 Average 353,782 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 284,563 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,868.24 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3811

1.2325

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to BTN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.3174, compared to 1.2667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0507 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3174

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1332 BTN (High: 1.2715 / Low: 1.1383). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 BTN (High: 1.2863 / Low: 1.2698).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1332

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0288 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.3687) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4155), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0468 (-3.30%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.3687

2016 Avg (January) 1.4155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3817	1.3613	1.3687
February	1.3652	1.3281	1.3415
March	1.3348	1.2930	1.3130
April	1.3154	1.2778	1.2957
May	1.3059	1.2814	1.2930
June	1.3096	1.2770	1.2927
July	1.2822	1.2655	1.2737
August	1.2715	1.1383	1.2449
September	1.2906	1.2492	1.2633
October	1.2835	1.2509	1.2671
November	1.2866	1.2570	1.2736
December	1.2863	1.2698	1.2776